Black Chrome Kidney Grills

bsavic · 02-15-2007, 12:21 PM

Hi everyone,

I was looking around for a set of black kidney grills for my upcoming (Feb 28th) 328xi sedan. I ran across these 'Black Chrome' ones during my search:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-E90-Black-Chr...QQcmdZViewItem

I wasn't, however, able to find any pictures of these installed on a car

In particular, I am looking to install these on a jet black sedan. Even though the Jet Black is not as 'shiny' as the Sapphire Black, I still think that the matte black ones that most vendors offer don't match well with a newly-polished car paint. Any one have pictures of these installed?

Savic

P.S. Before I get

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3XTR3M3 · 02-15-2007, 01:53 PM

that black chrome looks fuckin awesome. is that available for the e92??

I dunno but, to me jet black looks shinier at night while sapphire is brighter during a sunny day. I have a sapphire 335 and a good friend of mine has a jet black. Jet black reflects more.

I would love black chrome grills and shadowline

brocken · 02-15-2007, 04:14 PM

I was looking for exactly the same thing a while back. I think black chrome would look sweet, especially on dark/black cars. Hopefully they'll make one for the e92 as well.
I wonder if that's just a painted piece, or if they actually dip it and do the black chrome process... there are a few different ways to finish and they'll call it "black" chrome.

uhaulball · 02-15-2007, 04:17 PM

wow... looks sweet! go for it, i really want to see this. at the time i got my matte black grille that wasnt even avail yet.

uabimmer · 02-15-2007, 04:22 PM

You should post a pic of your car.
Cause if you have the chrome trim around the door windows you might be better off with just chrome.

Then again youre the one thats going to be driving it.

canucklion · 02-15-2007, 04:32 PM

their shipping charge is purely retarded, 25 USD for shipping within Canada?

shragon · 02-15-2007, 04:40 PM

haven't seen those yet. post up pics if you get em!

bsavic · 02-15-2007, 08:30 PM

Many thanks for all the comments! The opinions seem fairly equally divided at the moment (35,35,30), so keep them comming!

I really appreciate it.

Savic

Shinchan · 02-15-2007, 08:33 PM

wow.. they are nice.. just wish if they have for E92

bsavic · 02-17-2007, 10:44 AM

I'm still waiting for a response from the seller on shipping costs, since the calculator does not work. When (if) I finally get them, I'll be sure to post pictures! Untill then, your opinions and votes continue to be appreciated.

Savic

wrxfool · 02-18-2007, 01:40 PM

I sent a message to the seller asking if they make it for the e92 and if they have any intentions of making it for the window trim also. Now I have to find 19" black chrome wheels, I found 18"and 20" but no 19:mad:

View Poll Results: Should I get Matte Black or Black Chrome Grills for my Jet Black sedan?
Matte Black	20	41.67%
Black Chrome	19	39.58%
Leave it alone	9	18.75%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2007, 12:21 PM	#1
bsavic Lieutenant 18 Rep 490 Posts Drives: (sold) e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cambridge, Ontario iTrader: (4)	Black Chrome Kidney Grills Hi everyone, I was looking around for a set of black kidney grills for my upcoming (Feb 28th) 328xi sedan. I ran across these 'Black Chrome' ones during my search: http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-E90-Black-Chr...QQcmdZViewItem I wasn't, however, able to find any pictures of these installed on a car In particular, I am looking to install these on a jet black sedan. Even though the Jet Black is not as 'shiny' as the Sapphire Black, I still think that the matte black ones that most vendors offer don't match well with a newly-polished car paint. Any one have pictures of these installed? Savic P.S. Before I get , I have already done 1h of .
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3XTR3M3 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	that black chrome looks fuckin awesome. is that available for the e92?? I dunno but, to me jet black looks shinier at night while sapphire is brighter during a sunny day. I have a sapphire 335 and a good friend of mine has a jet black. Jet black reflects more. I would love black chrome grills and shadowline __________________
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02-15-2007, 04:14 PM	#3
brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	I was looking for exactly the same thing a while back. I think black chrome would look sweet, especially on dark/black cars. Hopefully they'll make one for the e92 as well. I wonder if that's just a painted piece, or if they actually dip it and do the black chrome process... there are a few different ways to finish and they'll call it "black" chrome.
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	wow... looks sweet! go for it, i really want to see this. at the time i got my matte black grille that wasnt even avail yet. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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uabimmer Україна 24 Rep 868 Posts Drives: JB e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sac. California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 330i [0.00]	You should post a pic of your car. Cause if you have the chrome trim around the door windows you might be better off with just chrome. Then again youre the one thats going to be driving it. __________________ IN THE PASSING LANE - e90 330 JetBlack / 6000k D1S / 40% all around / LED Lic.Plt. / LED reverse lights / 7500k Fogs
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	their shipping charge is purely retarded, 25 USD for shipping within Canada? __________________
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	haven't seen those yet. post up pics if you get em! __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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02-15-2007, 08:30 PM	#8
bsavic Lieutenant 18 Rep 490 Posts Drives: (sold) e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cambridge, Ontario iTrader: (4)	Many thanks for all the comments! The opinions seem fairly equally divided at the moment (35,35,30), so keep them comming! I really appreciate it. Savic
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02-15-2007, 08:33 PM	#9
Shinchan LED Rules 59 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	wow.. they are nice.. just wish if they have for E92 __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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02-17-2007, 10:44 AM	#10
bsavic Lieutenant 18 Rep 490 Posts Drives: (sold) e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cambridge, Ontario iTrader: (4)	I'm still waiting for a response from the seller on shipping costs, since the calculator does not work. When (if) I finally get them, I'll be sure to post pictures! Untill then, your opinions and votes continue to be appreciated. Savic
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02-18-2007, 01:40 PM	#11
wrxfool Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 208 Posts Drives: sti leaving 335i coming Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	I sent a message to the seller asking if they make it for the e92 and if they have any intentions of making it for the window trim also. Now I have to find 19" black chrome wheels, I found 18"and 20" but no 19:mad: __________________ 335I COUPE, BLACK SAPPHIRE, CORAL RED DAKOTA,SPORT,PREMIUM, 19"S 6 SPEED MANUAL
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